General Accountant

Aligned Solutions

General Accountant

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager
    Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Compensation: Up to $110,000 annually (based on experience)
    Industry: Construction

    Position Overview:
    Aligned Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager for a well respected company. We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager to join a growing team within the construction industry. This individual must bring a strong accounting foundation, demonstrated experience working directly with company financials, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is both analytical and adaptable, with a passion for process improvement and a mindset geared toward innovation and efficiency.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Perform and oversee detailed account reconciliations and ensure accuracy in general ledger activity.

    • Conduct financial analysis to support business operations and decision-making.

    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

    • Maintain and enforce internal controls to ensure compliance and integrity of financial data.

    • Work directly with leadership to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting capabilities.

    • Manage full-cycle accounting functions, including journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis.

    • Assist with year-end close and liaise with external auditors or consultants as needed.

    • Operate with minimal oversight; must be comfortable stepping into a fast-moving role with little formal training or onboarding.

    • Heavy account reconciliation.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred but not required.

    • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including recent experience as a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager.

    • Prior experience in the construction industry is required.

    • Proven ability to work directly in the books and understand the full accounting picture.

    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial data.

    • Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.

    • Self-starter with a flexible, solution-oriented mindset.

    • Comfortable in an evolving environment with shifting priorities.

    Additional Notes:

    • This role is available due to upcoming changes in the accounting leadership team.

    • We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running and contribute meaningfully from day one.